US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP)

As an approved port of entry, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport has a Federal Inspection Station, manned by US Customs and Border Protection, for clearing arriving and departing aircraft.

Private Flyers

There are processes and procedures that you need to follow when arriving to and departing from the United States. For advance notification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you may call (956) 542-8296 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you are calling afterhours you may call (956) 983-5704.

Private aircraft pilots must adhere to specific requirements when arriving and departing the United States.